Kirk Miller

Kirk Miller serves as an SK2 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services essential to operational readiness. Miller manages complex contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, focusing on technical requirements for vessel systems, propulsion, electrical infrastructure, and marine engineering support. He ensures compliance with Coast Guard-specific standards while aligning procurements with national maritime security objectives and lifecycle management priorities. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors provide mission-critical services ranging from electrical system upgrades and mechanical overhauls to dry-dock repairs and vessel refits. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, quality assurance, and timely delivery—particularly for time-sensitive maintenance windows and emergency repair requirements. Miller’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. He actively leverages small business capabilities to foster innovation and resilience in the maritime industrial base, with frequent use of SDVOSB and HUBZone firms where applicable, though no single socioeconomic category dominates his award pattern. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in marine systems integration, hull maintenance, auxiliary power units, and non-automotive industrial equipment servicing. Miller’s technical domain centers on sustaining the Coast Guard’s aging cutter fleet through precision-engineered repairs and modernization upgrades that extend service life and enhance mission capability.